Description
Creamy and indulgent Loaded Mashed Potatoes topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions for the ultimate comfort food experience
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: 2 pounds, peeled and chopped for fluffy mash
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons, adds richness and creaminess
- Whole Milk: 1/2 cup, warm, to make the mash smooth
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded, for melty sharp flavor
- Bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled, adds crunch and smokiness
- Green Onions: 2-3 stalks, chopped, for fresh, zesty finish
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, enhances potato flavor
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, adds mild heat and depth
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F if finishing in the oven
- Combine Ingredients: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, warm milk, salt, and pepper, mashing until smooth
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Grease an oven-safe dish if baking, or prepare a serving bowl for stovetop presentation
- Assemble the Dish: Fold in half the shredded cheese and bacon, keeping some for topping
- Cook to Perfection: Transfer to the dish, sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon, and bake 15 minutes until cheese melts and tops are lightly golden
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with chopped green onions for color and fresh flavor
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop onto plates while hot and creamy, savoring every bite
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for fluffiest mash
- Warm milk and butter before adding to keep mash creamy
- Fold gently to avoid gluey texture
- Top with cheese and bacon just before serving for best texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: loaded mashed potatoes, comfort food, cheesy potatoes, bacon mashed potatoes, easy side dish